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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,235.84, 45,819.52 and 26,544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,235.84, 45,819.52 and 26,544 is: 36,594.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,235.84 : 45,819.52 = 26,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,235.84/45,819.52 = 26,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,235.84x = 45,819.52 × 26,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,235.84x = 1,216,233,338.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,233,338.88/33,235.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,594.03

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